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Last Updated: Oct 11th, 2008 - 08:12:59 |
East Antrim Cyclo Cross
Larne Next Stop For Cyclo X Tour
By Andy Potts
Following the superb start to the Cyclo Cross season at Lurgan last Sunday, the narrow wheeled off road wobblies are in action again this weekend, the County Antrim coastal town of Larne hosting the East Antrim Clubs event on Saturday, 11th October. Once again the race venue will be the superb Seacourt Community Centre.
According to race organiser, Danny Hylands, the course has been changed slightly from previous years with only one set of hurdles and one run up; this should please the moanin minnies. Danny describes the course as very fast with plenty of flowing dips and turns. Last years race was a thriller, Lewis Ferguson just getting the verdict after a great battle with Conor Campbell and Graham Boyd.
The race programme is as follows. The U8, U10 and U12 races will take place at 11.30am with the MTB Support race at 12.15pm. The U-14 and U-16 riders will race in this event and will have a set number of laps to complete. There will be free entries for U8, U10 and U12 riders. The Cyclo Cross extravaganza starts at 1.30pm. The East Antrim Audi Club are grateful to the following for sponsorship in support of the event:
Larne Borough Council, Northern Bank, Knott Bros Speedy Fit, Larne Coach Works, Mark Wilson Supermarkets, Powerade, Car-Net Car + Van Sales. One of the best things about the East Antrim CX is the aprčs nosh, and yes once again the famous soup and rolls will be on offer,
The venue will be signposted from the outskirts of Larne on the A8. Sign on opens at 10am. Further info can be obtained from Danny Hylands at 07969738893 or by emailing Sir Danny at dannyhylands@sky.com.
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First Irish Single Speed Mountain Bike National Championships
The Irish Single Speed Mountain Bike National Championships in association with Kearney Cycles in Galway that are being run as a side event to the Connacht Championships.
The event takes place on Saturday 19th of October in Kilcornan Woods, Clarinbridge, Co Galway with sign on from 12 o'clock and the race starting at 1:30. The course is 6km of lovely flowing single track and the competitors will probably do three or four laps depending on the conditions on the day.
Its the first single speed event of its kind in Ireland and we are trying to use it as a show case event for future single speed events in Ireland and to increase awareness of the sport across the country.
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